Beer of Tomorrow

The Beer of Tomorrow Holiday Gift Guide

Do you have a beer lover in your life and are unsure what to give them this year? We’ve got you covered with the best gifts, from apparel to glasses to gadgets, for all the beer-lovers on your list. We’ve got all our picks in each category after the jump.

There are many options for beer-related gifts and products, and we’re breaking them down and posting different recommendations every day. We’ve highlighted our favorites in each category on this page, and there is a link in each that will take you to a post with more detailed recommendations for that category.

Our favorite option for gifting beer is to give a growler of something fresh and local. With one gift you can support the local scene, provide a couple litres of liquid revelry, and set up the recipient to continue to support local craft beer!

With a little pre-planning you can grab a couple of new growlers from the local brewery, have them filled with something fresh and delicious, and give them along with a gift certificat for another fill. This way you get to share some of the beer, but you don’t have to feel bad about drinking your gift as the first refill is already covered!

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is an engaging read that covers the history of beer, the methods of tasting and appreciating beer, the development of styles, and everything in between. It feels like I learn something new about beer every time I pick it up.

We don’t have a specific brand recommendation (our previous favorite was discontinued), but our go-to beer glass is a 16oz tulip. The size is great for 12oz bottle or splitting a bomber, the shape works great for most ales (and is especially good for IPAs and Belgian styles), and they are easy to find.

Our choice for the best apparel gift is a shirt from one of LA’s many home-town breweries. What better way to support the local craft beer culture than by giving a gift that directly supports your favorite local brewers and helps spread the word about LA’s burgeoning craft beer scene!

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Ladyface growlers, check. Glassware, apparel. Check and check. We’d add to the list Bottle Tops Jewelry made with recycled beer tops and The American Craft Beer Cookbook (and not just because Ladyface is featured on page 160). And if Fido is on your list, Doggy Beer Bones are cute.